Bulls guard Lonzo Ball has been sidelined since Oct. 28 due to a right wrist sprain. While he was hopeful of returning on Sunday against Houston, head coach Billy Donovan was less optimistic about that target date.

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball will remain sidelined for Saturday’s road game against the Atlanta Hawks as yet another injury drags out longer than expected.

Bulls guard Lonzo Ball has been sidelined since Oct. 28 due to a right wrist sprain. While he was hopeful of returning on Sunday vs. Houston, head coach Billy Donovan was less optimistic about that target date.

Ball got through dribbling drills the last few days, and before the game Wednesday against the Knicks, he was putting up shots. Those were two big hurdles he needed to clear, but he's not close to being out of the woods yet,

Ball suffered a sprained wrist and will be out for at least 10 days, the team announced. Injury Update: Lonzo Ball sustained a right wrist sprain in the first quarter of last night's game at Memphis. Ball will be re-evaluated in 10 days with updates provided as appropriate.

Chicago Bulls fans waited for over two seasons to see Lonzo Ball return to the team. After years of waiting, it finally happened this season, but then Lonzo went out again with a right wrist sprain. After playing three games with the Bulls,